The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. We dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. In today’s episode, Desiree Lotz joins us to discuss dehydration and rehydration. Desiree is a trained detox specialist and the CEO of Sunshine Vitamins. Desiree shares her knowledge about the products she has created to help people get the nutrients their bodies need to thrive. She also dives deep into the causes of dehydration, the symptoms that people experience when dehydrated, and how to rehydrate in a healthy way. Lastly, she discusses electrolytes and the best way to get the necessary minerals into your system. Tune in to learn the signs you may not have known and what your body needs to be in its healthiest state.  IN THIS EPISODE:●   [4:58] Desiree tells her story of how she was raised and how she got into the hydration and dehydration space and how she started her business. ●   [10:20] Cal Mag benefits & Desiree’s experience. ●   [12:50] How to know if you are dehydrated - signs and symptoms.●   [16:45] Common causes of dehydration.●   [20:46] Side effects of dehydration.●   [21:40] Pure saltwater benefits vs white salt.●   [23:30] Confusing thirst for hunger.●   [26:38] Rehydration - Why it’s important and the best way to do it.●   [32:00] Understanding what electrolytes are and how we can get them and what types to avoid (Gatorade).●   [35:43] Thoughts on seltzer water / carbonated water.KEY TAKEAWAYS:●  99% of humans are dehydrated and they don’t even know it.●  Water does not cure dehydration, the right minerals are necessary to be fully hydrated. Celtic Salt and pure saltwater added to your drinking water are a great way to get the minerals. ●  Our soil is not what it was back in the day, so we have to take extra precautions with the way we get our minerals since animals and plants are no longer soaking them in. ●  There are many side effects of dehydration such as depression and blood sugar. Many people head to the doctors to seek medical help when really they can add more hydration and feel better. The medication that people take often leads to more serious side effects.QUOTES: “99% of people I test are dehydrated” Desiree Lotz“The soil is so deprived of minerals.  You’re not getting it in your vegetables, in the meat you eat because it isn't in the soil” Desiree Lotz“Hydration and rehydration are about much more than water” Desiree Lotz“Happiness starts with a healthy body and a healthy mind and it all works together” Desiree LotzRESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramJenn's Balance Belly Tea for US ListenersJenn's Balance Belly Tea for Global ListenersGUEST RESOURCES: Cal Mag-C WebsiteCal Mag-C FacebookCal Mag-C LinkedInCal Mag-C InstagramCal Mag-C YouTubeCal Mag-C TwitterGUEST BIO:Desiree is trained as a detox specialist and has helped thousands of people as a nutritionist, thanks to her understanding of the importance of quality supplementation to assist the body with detoxification and proper function. In 1995, in her home country of South Africa, Desiree started Sunshine Vitamins to provide a full range of high-quality nutritional supplements throughout the country. In 2003 she moved to the US and brought her company’s flagship product, Instant CalMag-C. Fundamentally, Desiree believes her purpose is to help others understand that healthy living is happy living. Her goal is a drug-free, stress-free and healthy world.